Concerts that might be worth the drive: Cyndi comes to Jacksonville

CYNDI LAUPER performs songs from her new album, 'The Body Acoustic,' during a press preview, in this Oct. 6 file photo in New York. By DIANE BONDAREFF, AP

Cyndi Lauper

The girl who wants to have fun will perform in Jacksonville, Sarasota and Lake Buena Vista this week. She'll take the stage at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville. Cost: $35 to $47.50. Next, Lauper will play at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota. Cost: $40 to $45. Finally, the doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and the show will start at

8 p.m. Wednesday at the House of Blues in Lake Buena Vista. Cost: $25 to $55.

Tegan & Sara

The indie Canadian folk singers, known for their banter and wit, will play across Florida during the coming days. They've rubbed elbows with The White Stripes and Matt Sharp (Weezer, The Rentals) and plan to rub audiences the right way at 9 p.m. today at The Social in Orlando. Cost: $16 in advance and $18 the day of. They'll perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the State Theatre in St. Petersburg. Cost: $16.50 to $17. And, if a shorter drive is desired, that's not a problem. The band will play at 8 p.m. Sunday at Jack Rabbits in Jacksonville. Cost: $15. Finally, they'll be off again, playing at 8 p.m. Monday at Variety Playhouse in Atlanta. Cost: $15.

Hot Hot Heat with The Redwalls and Diamond Nights

Hot Hot Heat has toured with Weezer and the Foo Fighters. They've been on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." The band with the energetic, pop-rock noise will start the show at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Floyd's Music Store in Tallahassee. Cost: $15. Next, they'll take the spotlight between 9:30 and 10 p.m. Wednesday at Freebird Live in Jacksonville. Cost: $15. And, the doors will swing open for the group at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at The Masquerade in Ybor City. Cost: $15.

Down the road

Billy Joel

The piano man will play on Jan. 10 at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville and on Jan. 12 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa. Cost: $49.50 to $85 for the Jacksonville show and $39.50 to $75 for the Tampa show.